
Current Openings
Listed below are current openings as of July 28, 2010.
To apply for a position or for more information, please click on "How to Apply" or call the Human Resources Department of Little Friends at (630) 355-6533.
NOTE: There is no specific time frame in which you should expect a response. Due to the volume of applications, resumes and phone calls received only those applicants who meet the qualifications we are seeking will be contacted.
Administration
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Krejci Academy
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The Bridge
Teacher's Assistant ~ Fall 2010 ID# 43350301 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm Hours per week: 30 Location: Downers Grove Description: Provide assistance and support to classroom teacher with daily lesson plans and IEP goals. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required with. Must have paraprofessional certificate or two years of college. Experience with behavioral management preferred.
The Mansion
Clinical Coordinator ID# 43070101 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Naperville Description: Supervision of clinical staff in an alternative high school setting. Program follows Guided Group Interaction therapeutic model. Must be able to clearly communicate with staff, address staff issues as needed and assess situations. Ability to formulate treatment plans and strong knowledge of group dynamics and process. Attend staffings as needed and facilitate weekly meetings with clinical staff. Requirements: Master's of Social Work or Counseling required. Clinical experience with adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders strongly preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
Life Skills Training Center for Children with Autism
Saturday Respite Staff ID# 03-15-G109 Work Days/Times: Saturday, 9:30am-5pm Hours per week: 7.5 Location: Glen Ellyn Description: Accompany children with autism on community outings. Provides direction and supervision to children to insure compliance with goals as outlined in current Individual Support Plan (ISP). Duties include meal preparation and overall house clean up. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be at least 21 years of age per DCFS regulations. Valid IL driver's license, reliable transportation and good driving record preferred. Previous experience with children with challenges preferred.
Morning Program Assistant ID# 03-15-G114 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 6am-9am Hours per week: 15 Location: Glen Ellyn Description: Provides direction and supervision to children in a residential group home setting. Insure compliance with goals as outlined in current Individual Support Pland (ISP). Assist in morning routine and meal preparation. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be at least 21 years of age per DCFS regulations. Valid IL driver's license, reliable transportation and good driving record preferred. Previous experience with children with challenges preferred.
Little Friends Center for Autism
Occupational Therapist ~ immediate positions available ID# 52010211 Work Days/Times: Flexible day, afternoon and weekend hours Hours per week: Part time, varied hours Location: Naperville Description: Unique center that does consulting, diagnostics and professional training. Environment has a large OT space for gross motor but also has a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen that are set up to teach functional skills during therapy. Individual and group therapy opportunities. Requirements: OT license and experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
Speech Pathologist ID# 52010212 Work Days/Times: Flexible day, afternoon and weekend hours Hours per week: Part time, varied hours Location: Naperville Description: Unique center that does consulting, diagnostics and professional training. Environment has therapy rooms but also has a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen that are set up to teach functional skills during therapy. Individual and group therapy opportunities. Requirements: Licensed Speech Pathologist and experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
Spectrum Vocational Services
Developmental Trainer ID# 02-10-D111 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Hours per week: 40 hpw Location: Downers Grove Description: Ensure the safety of assigned clients throughout work day. Supervise completion of work assigned to unit and conduct group training and informational activities during down time. Develop and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) with each client relating to work skills training. Can be possibly combined with a van driver position. Requirements: High school diploma/GED required. Some college a plus. 1 year experience with DD population preferred. If combining position with a van driver ~ PACE requirements applicable.
Van Driver ID# 02-11-B117 Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri 7:00am-8:45am & 2:45pm-4:45pm Hours per week: 10-20 Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsible for providing transportation needs of clients to and from the workshop, will substitute on various routes, AM.PM or both. Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Valid IL drivers license,
Colorburst
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Health Services
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Housing & Community Supports
Community Support Specialist Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned adult clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed. Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.
Positions Available:
ID# 03-08-K110C Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm Hours per week: 40 Location: Naperville
ID# 03-24-T124 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm Hours per week: 40 Location: Downers Grove
ID# 03-24-T151 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm Hours per week: 40 Location: Aurora
Overnight Sleep Support Staff Description: To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, overnight support and accessing community living resources. Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license, good driving record and ability to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.
Positions Available:
ID# 03-24-WCT3 AB Work Days/Times: Tues & Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri 10pm-Sat 4pm Hours per week: 26
ID# 03-28-C111 AB Work Days/Times: Monday-Thursday, 10pm-8am Hours per week: 40
ID# 03-08-K115C AB Work Days/Times: Sunday-Thursday, 10pm-6am Hours per week: 40
ID# 03-28-C114 AB Work Days/Times: Fri 10pm- Sat 4pm, Sun 10pm - Mon 8am, Mon 10pm- Tue 8am Hours per week: 38
Overnight Awake Support Staff Description: To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, overnight support and accessing community living resources. Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license, good driving record and ability to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.
Positions Available:
ID# 03-24-C185 Work Days/Times: Tues-Fri, 10pm-8am Hours per week: 40
Weekend Support Staff Description: To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, overnight support and accessing community living resources. Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license, good driving record and ability to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.
Positions Available:
ID# 03-28-C134 AB Work Days/Times: Sat 4pm - Mon 8am Hours per week: 40
Support Staff Description: To provide and create opportunities for natural supports for adult clients. Provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration, including accessing community resources to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, must be at least 21 years of age, able to lift without restrictions.
Positions Available:
ID# 03-28-C148 Work Days/Times: Sun 2pm-10pm, Mon & Thurs 4pm-9pm, Tue & Wed 5pm-9pm Hours per week: 26
ID# 03-28-C171 Work Days/Times: Sat 11am-7pm & Sun 2pm-10 pm Hours per week: 16
ID# 03-24-F064 Work Days/Times: Sun 2pm-10pm, Tues Wed Thurs 4pm-8pm Hours per week: 20
ID# 03-24-T135 Work Days/Times: Wed & Thurs. 4pm-8pm, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 9am-3pm Hours per week: 20
ID# 03-08-K120C Work Days/Times: Tues, Wed & Thurs 4pm-8pm, Sun 2pm-10pm Hours per week: 20
ID# 03-08-K118C Work Days/Times: Mon, Tues, Fri 4p-8p, Sat 8a-4p Hours per week: 20
ID# 03-24-T127 Work Days/Times: Mon - Thr 5pm-9pm Hours per week: 16
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